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The Risks of Not Receiving an Effective Whiplash Treatment

Written By Community Chiropractic Center on December 7, 2018

If you sustain whiplash, it’s highly likely you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident. However, other injuries may also cause whiplash-like symptoms. 

Regardless of what’s caused your whiplash, though, it’s crucial you seek the most effective treatment – fast. 

Why? 

While a number of patients will enjoy relief from their whiplash without any treatment, nearly 50% will suffer from ongoing complications due to their injury.

How come so many people have issues with these types of injuries? 

Because there isn’t a conventional whiplash treatment available – but that’s where chiropractic can help. 

The Signs You Should Seek Whiplash Treatment 

A number of things may indicate that you have whiplash, such as: 

  • Depressive or irritable moods

  • Headaches 

  • Reduced range of motion in your neck or back

  • Pains in your neck or back

  • Pins and needles in your hands or arms 

  • An inability to concentrate or loss of memory 

These symptoms may start to ease quite quickly, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need treating. 

Studies indicate that if whiplash is left untreated, patients can suffer from long-term problems. For example, one study looked at what risk factor there was for people who had lack of movement in their neck following their accident. Of all the patients, three-quarters were at high risk of still suffering from this handicap a year later. 

Why Choose Chiropractic Care? 

The reason many healthcare professionals recommend chiropractic isn’t just because there isn’t a traditional treatment method available. Rather, research has demonstrated just how effective chiropractic is in treating whiplash with over 90% of patients enjoying relief from their symptoms after a visit to their chiropractor. 

Plus, with it being a non-invasive, drug-free option, it’s far more preferable than surgery or medication, both of which come with a long list of side effects. 

What’s Involved in Chiropractic? 

To remove the restriction and stiffness in your muscles and joints, chiropractors use manual adjustments. This involves applying gentle force with their hands and will also work to increase mobility in your back and neck. 

Spinal decompression may also be offered. Again, this works to eradicate any pressure that’s built up in your spine while also reducing any pain you’re experiencing. 

A Treatment You Can Trust 

The type of treatment that’s recommended for your whiplash will depend on your unique symptoms and medical history. However, your chiropractor will conduct full examinations and tests beforehand to establish the best possible care plan for you, guiding you through each stage in detail. 

Boasting over 70 years’ combined chiropractic experience, book your appointment with our chiropractors today by calling us at 954-370-7246.


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